Bichel out, Muller returns

The XXXX Queensland Bulls have suffered a setback on the eve of their
ING Cup clash with the Southern Redbacks tomorrow following the
withdrawal of Australian pace bowler Andy Bichel for the match at the
Gabba.

Bulls physiotherapist Stephen Partridge ruled out Bichel before training
this morning due to a hip injury sustained in Australia's last VB Series
One Day International match in Perth on the weekend.

He has been replaced in the Bulls team for tomorrow's match by Scott
Muller, who made a pleasing return to the Queensland ranks last week in
the ING Cup win over Victoria at the Gabba.

Bichel is not considered in doubt for the tour of South Africa, with his
withdrawal from the Queensland team taken as a precaution.

"I'm disappointed any time I have to miss playing for the Bulls but with
a long tour of Africa coming up, it was in my best interests not to risk
aggravating what is admittedly a minor injury by playing tomorrow,"
Bichel said.

He joins fellow Australian pace bowlers Glenn McGrath and Jason
Gillespie on the sidelines for this weekend's round of ING Cup matches,
after they were rested from their respective teams.

Tomorrow's match starts at 2.30pm. Queensland lead the ING Cup on 27
points with the Redbacks locked in equal second spot on 22 points with
NSW and WA.

Queensland travel to Adelaide on Sunday, following the Final of the K&R
Plumbing Cup one-day competition at Allan Border Field on between Valley
and Norths. The Bulls take on the Redbacks at the Adelaide Oval from
Wednesday in the Pura Cup.